Page 9 of Chasing Sunsets

Sadie nodded. “And you’ll do everything involving heights.”

“Not a problem.” Uncertain if he should, yet not able to stop himself, he asked, “How’ve you been?”

She glanced away. “I’m sure my mother has you up to date with my life’s activities.”

“She told me you haven’t returned to work.”

A deep sigh left her. “I can’t.”

He wanted to say he understood, except he didn’t. Working would give her something to do and occupy her mind. Take her focus off—

A couple barreled into the room hand in hand, sat at a table, and kissed.

“They appear happy to be reunited,” Sadie whispered.

He grinned. “We’ll see in ten days.”

After a long pause, she reached out and touched his arm.

He looked at her, and his heart skipped a beat—his love for her stronger than ever.

Although no smile came to her lips, her eyes, the color of dark brown sugar, were filled with hope as she leaned closer and softly uttered, “We have a good chance of winning.”

“Bet your ass we do.”

“You’re not defeated when you lose, you’re defeated when you quit.” ~ Paulo Coelho

Chapter Three

The curtain dropped. Kelly Hartford’s blood froze in her veins as her husband stared back at her.

She turned toward the host, ready to refuse to race.

Gemini started chatting about how the couples this season were separated and someone who knew them sent in their names. She explained they had three minutes to decide and swiftly hurried out the door.

Once alone, Kelly faced Brett. “You didn’t tell me you were going to be on the show.”

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